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Offline TPG18

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New to the mechanical keyboards
« on: Sun, 02 September 2012, 04:23:46 »
I bought the CoolerMaster Quickfire Rapid blue switches a couple of weeks ago and I am loving it. Much better than the rubber domes.

I have one problem though. I have the backspace key which squeaks at times when I press it. I have posted on other forums about what I have to do, which was to lube the stabilizers. People told me that white lithium grease was good to use, but I just wanted to get a confirmation if these products are correct. I have asked on other forums but never got an answer.

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=NA1015

http://www.altronics.com.au/index.asp?area=item&id=T3122

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Re: New to the mechanical keyboards
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 02 September 2012, 05:01:15 »
Welcome to Geekhack!

This.

Although most of the products listed here are in the US, you should be able to find equivalents in Aus.
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Re: New to the mechanical keyboards
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 02 September 2012, 08:00:57 »
tp thread is tp thread
Sometimes it's like he accidentally makes a thread instead of a google search.

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Re: New to the mechanical keyboards
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 02 September 2012, 08:23:47 »
You should not that reseating the stabilizer may get rid of your problem as well.
I would try that before bothering to purchase the lubricants.

Offline TPG18

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Re: New to the mechanical keyboards
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 02 September 2012, 14:40:26 »
You should not that reseating the stabilizer may get rid of your problem as well.
I would try that before bothering to purchase the lubricants.
How would I go about reseating the stabilizers?